Nad Sylvan on Monumentata: Grief, Soul, and the Songs That Found Him

Vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Nad Sylvan (lead singer with Steve Hackett’s band) joins Phil Aston to unpack his new solo album Monumentata—a deeply personal work shaped by family, memory, grief, and resilience. Nad explains how his music arrives fully formed in his head, why lyrics come last, and how a painful moment with his father became the seed for the title track. He also talks about adapting his voice for Genesis classics, the emotional power of live shows (including a moving “Supper’s Ready” moment in Italy), and the stubborn self-belief that kept him creating for forty years.Featuring song insights (“Secret Lover,” “Flowerland,” “Wildfire,” “That’s Not Me,” “Monumentata”) and tour notes ahead of the USA run with Steve Hackett.Phil Aston | Now Spinning Magazine